ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDouble nationality (France/US)
I can't venture an opinion about French policy at all, but there are lots of Americans that hold other passports. When you are in America, the government won't recognize your French citizenship I think. Maybe the same in France.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2011-05-18 08:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy Called after K1 Issuance
This is odd, considering you don't have to have a date set before the visa is issued. Questions about the relationship are asked when you apply for a green card, although some embassies seem to ask relationship questions before issuing a visa.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-27 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Sent Off and I have a Question.
QUOTE (My Mohammed @ Jul 11 2008, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
O.K. I sent the I-129f, G-325A, pictures, letter of intent from both of us, boarding passes, itineraries, receipts, passport copies, and included that I had a co-sponsor. I didn't send an engagement letter.. I didn't read anywhere that this was to be included, but I did send our letters of intent to marry W/I 90 days.

I have never filed more than one petition, I don't have a health condition to cause worry, I have no worries of my character always been a good person, I've been with him since January, so, i've met him w/i 2 years, I have a co-sponsor, and I hope I provided them with enough proof we have a relationship. tongue.gif

I'm just scared like I know all of us are or have been that something will go wrong. I wish us all the best of luck.


Jolie


Sounds like you are all set. Good luck, and please post your progress and let us know how it goes!! smile.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2008-07-11 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures5 year ban - file for waiver before i129f?
WOW! I think the border people just had their panties in a wad that day or maybe they smoked some serious weed before they came to work. Sounds like they initially thought she had come to Mexico illegally and was then trying to cross to the US illegally. But, be that as it may.....
You will follow the normal procedures for filing the I-129f, she will be denied at her interview, then the waiver will have to be filed.

I am so sorry this happened to you and her. The US government just seems determined to screw you over......like I say, if something bad can happen, it will happen to me. Again, I am so sorry.
belinda63FemaleIran2013-01-31 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill my criminal convictions deny my K1 visa?
Yes the questions are there, they mainly want to make sure there is no abuse, sex incidents, and the like. And it is good you let your fiance know about them as they may ask at the interview.
Do you have three or more alcohol related incidents? Did any of the charges for three separate incidents mention alcohol?
To put your mind at ease, I was (and still am) a felon when I filed and other than making sure my fiance knew this, there was no problem.
belinda63FemaleIran2013-04-10 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCongressmen
Six months as Carolyn said, is a good time to wait. It doesn't hurt to email the embassy every four months or so to let them know you are still interested in the case proceeding. Nothing pushy, just a I (name) (case number) am inquiring about the pending case and want to let you know we are still interested in pursuing the K-1 visa.
Nothing really a congressperson can do but keep you updated on the case being in AP, they cannot tell you any specifics due to "National Security".
belinda63FemaleIran2013-04-10 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMust I visit??
Question: What grounds is this attorney going to use to file the waiver?
A.
The requirement to meet your fiancé(e) in person would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)'s foreign culture or social practice;

OR

B. It is established that the requirement to personally meet your fiancé(e) would result in extreme hardship to you.

Can't be A so it must be B. If you are saying you can't afford to travel to meet your prospective wife then USCIS will find her to likely become a public charge and deny the petition.
belinda63FemaleIran2013-04-26 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresParalegal case speed up
If what she is advertising is true as to her abilities I'm surprised she had time to accept your friend's case as she must have thousands of people wanting to use her services.
belinda63FemaleIran2013-04-16 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere can we meet?
Glad it worked out for you and I hope you and your girl had a great time.
belinda63FemaleIran2013-01-31 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere can we meet?
That would apply to persons who are not citizens and are attempting to become citizens or immigrate to the US. From my personal experience the issue of my arrears was never mentioned, questioned, asked to explain, it was a non-issue. At the time of my filing of the petition I was under felony indictment for flagrant non-support. Yep, I left the country with my little blue passport, flew to Sweden, met my fiance, and returned and no one was any the wiser.
belinda63FemaleIran2013-01-03 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere can we meet?
Child support arrears has nothing to do with the ability to file for family immigration. I successfully did it while I was allegedly more than $5,000 in arrears. No questions were every asked at any point in time about child support. No credit report is run, nothing. The only issue is where they can meet.
Being lazy and not wanting to read, have you already applied for and been denied a passport? Just because they say you have a block does not mean they have actually filed the paperwork to block you.
belinda63FemaleIran2013-01-03 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresare there any lawyers here? extreme harship waiver

Obtaining a  waiver for hardship is almost impossible. The requirements are that you met in the two years prior to filing, it does not define where the meeting has to take place. Depending on where he lives in the US he could travel to Canada or Mexico for the weekend if the intending immigrant could not obtain a visit visa to the US. Unless he is bedridden and absollutely unable to travel by boat, plane, train, bus, or car, and unless you can prove you were denied a visit visa to the US several times there is no chance.

The other thing is claiming a financial hardship waiver for family immigration usually backfires. You don't have the money to travel to see the fiance nor do you have the family support for someone to care for the child for a week or two while you are gone. How are you going to support an additional mouth for the months it takes to obtain employment authorization and her to find employment? How are you going to pay for her ticket to come to the US? How are you going to pay the more than $1,000 to adjust status?


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-04 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa, not married within 90 days, overstay?

Options:1.  Marry prior to the 90 days ending. File to adjust status, when she receives AP she can return to Spain (time about 3 months after you file for AOS)

              2.  Not marry and she stays in the US and you do a concurrent filing at some time in the future. Consequences, she is out of status and subject to deportation at any time after the 90 days and it will cost a lot more money.

               3. Not marry and she returns to Spain (prior to accruing 180 days of overstay). She can apply for a tourist visa and might (small possibilty but it exist) get it. If she comes to the US on the tourist visa with the intent to remain she is committing fraud. It would be pretty obvious since you already have an approved K-1 and then she married the same guy.

               4. She returns to Spain, you either file another K-1 or you get married and file the CR-1. Time waiting about one year after filing. And of course more money spent.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-08 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa, not married within 90 days, overstay?

If she overstays she will have a difficult time obtaining a tourist visa, but if she can show strong ties to her home country, it may not be impossible. If you marry after the 90 days, you will have to concurrently file the I130 and I485 as she would no longer be eligible to adjust based on the K-1 visa.

The big question about her obtaining a tourist visa if she leaves would be her ability to show strong ties to her home that would outway her having a boyfriend in the US with her already showing immigrant intent. No one can answer if she will be granted one or not.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-08 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 Affidavit of support problems, please help!!!!

You will always be the main sponsor even if you have no income. Your mother can be a co-sponsor but she must include herself, grandma, and any other persons dependent on her as her household members plus the immigrant. She cannot use the primary car as this is not considered a disposal asset. She might be able to use the equity in the house, but she would have to have an appraisal done to determine it's value. Bank accounts are good also. Since she is a co-sponsor I think her assets would have to be 5X the amount required or 5X the amount her income is short.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-08 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVoid marriage contract

So you are filing for a K-1? And you filed prior to the marriage being anulled...in other words you filed prior to being free to marry? And did you list the marriage on the petition? And how did you provide proof of a divorce?


Edited by belinda63, 09 May 2013 - 11:59 AM.

belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-09 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbarassing situation

Even kids in the US get worms, although it is usually pinworms. Not a big deal, just take the meds as prescribed.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-11 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial decision

Have you been with your fiance in the last two years in person? Did you send all the required documents? If you don't know, can you list what you sent.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-07 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs Printout of TurboTax E-File Return Acceptable with I-134?

You need a copy of your complete tax return, all forms and schedules as well as all W-2s. Much easier to do the tax transcript thing. If you live in a city with an IRS office you can pick them up in person.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-22 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrefile 129F or get married in UK?

If you are ready to get married do it. The CR-1 is cheaper and not any slower than the K-1. There is no wait after arrival for the marriage certificate to file for AOS, no wait for EAD, etc. There are no bad marks against you for this denial, just a failure to follow instructions.

Make sure when you file you look at everything, check it off, let it sit overnight, then look at it again and check it off. Pay special attention to the signatures and leave nothing blank.

Good Luck either way you decide.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-29 07:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWarrants?

Would be possible, if she receives the visa, that she will be detained when she enters. Depends if the warrants are active, were placed into NCIS (or whatever that computerized system is called), and if they check it when she is admitted. Just be prepared for this.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-06-08 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on I-134 taxes

Anyone can input any information they want into Turbo Tax. There is no proof the information is correct without the W-2s. Order the tax transcripts or if you are close to an IRS office just go in and get them, they are free.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-06-14 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 visa denied

My initial comment was based upon looking up the codes that were provided. After the posting of the denial I understand much better. It is simply a case of the embassy did not believe this was a real relationship. Certainly marriage is an option, better to focus on more visits, time spent together, photos with the family, etc. It is much less likely to be a sham with more money invested and the family, neighbors, and distant relatives in the know.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-06-19 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 visa denied

From what I can research looks like there is a medical issue and a misrepresentation issue, is this correct?


belinda63FemaleIran2013-06-18 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo confused about several things... please help

Count on the process taking about 8 months total and if it takes less this will be a nice surprise. Cost will be for the petition, the visa fee, the medical and any immunizations, a copy of the police report, flight to the US, AOS fees of about $1080.So you are looking at about $2,000 not including transportation. He will not be able to work when he arrives, when you file to adjust status you can file for an employment authorization at the same time at no cost. It will take about 90 days after filing to receive. You do not get to choose the service center, all fiance petitions are mailed to the Dallas address and from their disbursed to the service centers. You will always be the primary sponsor. If you do not make 125% of the poverty level for your family size you will need a cosponsor. The cosponsor must be a US citizen or LPR residing inside the US. Any assets that might be used must be US based.

I suggest you read the guides to get a grasp of what the process requires.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-06-25 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFelony (merged)

I answered this in one of your other numerous posts of the same question. If it is the intending immgrant, yes, the petitioner maybe.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-06-28 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFelony (merged)

If the intending immigrant has a felony a big yes, if it is the US citizen with the felony it depends what it is for.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-06-28 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter I-129F process is over.

After she obtains her citizenship she can apply for parents and siblings. Well maybe not the sibling part, I think the new immigration thing did away with that. But the parents could apply for the children under certan circumstaces when they receive their green card, or under other circumstances when they become citizens. Also remember about health insurance for the parents.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-07-02 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANYONE OUT THERE TO HELP US

Best thing is for you to follow up on this. A writ of mandamus takes a lot of time to process. You need to list the persons to contact, contact them, take names and notes, and follow up on it. Start with the USCIS line, get a second level person, make a service request or make an info pass appointment and make a service request. Contact the ombudsman office and contact your representative.

Hiring an attorney at this point is only going to be paying for him to do, more slowly, what you can do yourself.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-07-07 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got denied after 11 months of waiting Now WHat

You can appeal but it will be a waste of more time and money. You have not met her within two years of filing the petition. This is a requirement for the petition to be approved. All you are doing is wasting time and money. In case you didn't notice me (MS. Dummy) is married to a Muslim, has read the Koran, and doesn't care about your meeting her in 2009 as that was more than two years prior to you filing the petition.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-16 01:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got denied after 11 months of waiting Now WHat

Well have your friends or family who successfully petitioned their fiance they never met assist you with your paperwork. There is no requirement the meeting take place in a specific country, it can be anywhere. There is no requirement for the length of the meeting or how many people can be present. All you have to do is be physically present at he same location at the same time as her. You don't even have to speak to her or look at her, you and her just have to be at the same place at the same time.

Just because it may be common in your country for arranged marriages where the betrothed don't meet until the wedding doesn't mean it is forbifdden by you religion or forbidden by your culture.And that is what USCIS looks at, is it completely forbidden for you to meet your fiance prior to marriage? Can you honestly answer yes to this question?

You can forget about any meeting you had with her prior to two years from when you mailed the I-129F as it does not meet the requirements.

 


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-16 01:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got denied after 11 months of waiting Now WHat

Are you a US Citizen? Did you meet her in person within two years of filing? You don't have to prove you were dating to meet the 2 year requirement. Having dinner at her family's home with some photos showing the two of you together would suffice. It is a Muslim custom to not "date" but is also required that you see your prosective spouse prior to marriage. A chaparoned meeting is most certainly permitted. Even a meeting with the Imam to discuss the prospective marriage would suffice, all you need is proof. Photos, plane tickets, etc.

The problem is not with the system, not to say it is perfect or fast, the problem is with not following the rules which are there for a reason. I don't agree with all the rules and laws but if you want the visa for your fiance you will do as the government says and shouldn't be surprised when you are denied because you didn't meet the basic requirements.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-15 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got denied after 11 months of waiting Now WHat

You can only wait for the letter to arrive. What was the RFE for? If you failed to provide all the requested information that is a reason for denial.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-05-15 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYour answer is my Aspirin ....

Some alphabets have letters the Roman alphabet does not. When they do background checks it is required to have the name as it is. Look at Osama bin Laden and how many different ways his name is spelled in the Roman alphabet.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-07-12 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYour answer is my Aspirin ....

How is your name written on your birth certificate?


belinda63FemaleIran2013-07-11 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresemergency advice -stolen bag at airport with visa packet

Keeping my fingers crossed. What a nightmare!


belinda63FemaleIran2013-07-03 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressponsoring multiple people

You will show how many you are/have sponsored. If you fill the I-864 for all at the same time then you will show all. if one first then a second, only the first and second count. When you get to the third then one, two, and three count.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-08-06 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 expedite

I think what the prior person was trying to say is, you cannot file the K-1 petition until the anulment is final. Being "in the process" of an annulment is not good enough. She must be free to marry at the time you mail the K-1 petition.

As to your direct question, it doesnt' hurt to try but make sure you gather all your medical evidence prior to your request, you only get one shot at an expediate request.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-08-06 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDual citizens that applied for K1 in their 2nd country - advice needed!

Not automatic but they will have to run his name (probably) and if it is common it could delay things. A name such as mohammid or ali or reza or any other common name delays things because there are so many of them.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-08-09 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDual citizens that applied for K1 in their 2nd country - advice needed!

His Iranian heritage will certainly play a part. I kind of assume he has or had a Muslim name. They will run background checks on him using that name which if it is a common name will probably take some time. Police certificates are not required for Iranians. I can only assume that since he is Iranian also they wanted proof he didn't have a wife back home while trying to marry you also since in Iran this would be perfectly legal.

The name is the only thing I would think to give you problems.


belinda63FemaleIran2013-08-09 17:17:00